University Studies Abroad Consortium
University of Nevada, Reno/MS 0323

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Spanish, Ecology and Latin American Studies: Puntarenas, Costa Rica - USAC
 
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  Costa Rica
  • Central Pacific Coast: 
    • Puntarenas
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall: August - December, Spring: January - May, Summer: May-July, June-Aug
Description
Costa Rica is well known for its peaceful lifestyle, egalitarian society, and extraordinary natural beauty. USAC students study intensive elementary, intermediate and advanced Spanish and elective subjects such as art history, biology, ecology, political science, business and anthropology in Puntarenas, a small city located on a narrow peninsula jutting out into a gulf on the Pacific Coast. Elective subjects are taught in English or in Spanish.

Some field trips are included on which you can hike in the jungle or to a volcano, swim off beautiful beaches or ride in an aerial tram across the canopy of a jungle. For an even more in-depth view, you can elect to participate in the optional six day tours offered to the north and south of Costa Rica and not only sightsee but also take part in such activities as kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, or soaking in thermal hot springs as you watch an active volcano erupt.

Highlights
Field trips in and around San Jose and other parts of Costa Rica, visits to the parliament and governmental entities and speakers, field trips to both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, the rain forest, nature reserves and visits to folkloric events and village festivals form an integral part of the program. Numerous levels of Spanish and no language requirement. Great surfing too!
Spanish, Ecology and Latin American Studies: Puntarenas, Costa Rica - USAC
Subject Areas
Art History, Biology (General), Culture, Dance, Ecology, Economics, History, Intensive Language, Internship Programs, Latin American Studies, Marine Science, Political Science/Politics, Sociology, Spanish and Theater
Cost in US$
Semester: USD 5,880 ; Year: USD 11,260 ; Summer USD 3,680-7,260
Cost Includes
Tuition and fees, admission fee for affiliate university, USAC pre-arranged housing options, homestay housing fees (summer only), personalized pre-departure advising, immigration visa assistance, parental support and consultation, financial aid and scholarship assistance, transcript assistance, student health insurance, airport pick-up, USAC orientation in Puntarenas, host university student ID card, 24-hour local staff support, field trips, local travel suggestions (cost not included), volunteer opportunities.
Experience Required
no
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently Or In Groups
Scholarships Are Available
 - Requirements vary. Please contact USAC
Typically The Application Process Time Is
One week
University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement
We are a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering you quality study abroad programs for over 27 years from housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.
Year Founded
1982
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